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This East NY Barber Training Program Gives Youths a Shot at a New Career

The 12-week barber training program provides youths aged 17-24 with instruction from a master barber as well as job placement services after graduation. Students participating in the East NY barber training program.

Photos: Healthfirst Honors Women Trailblazers at Third Annual Women’s History Month Awards Celebration

For the third consecutive year, Healthfirst honored pioneering women for their community service and commitment to civic and social responsibility.
A Sanctuary for Children on the Road to Recovery: the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital

A Sanctuary for Children on the Road to Recovery: the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital gives caregivers access to a comfortable space with snacks and refreshments, entertainment and laundry, steps away from their admitted child.

Brooklyn Museum: We Stand by Our Appointment of Dr. Kristen Windmuller-Luna as Consulting Curator of African Arts

Anne Pasternak, the Shelby White and Leon Levy Director at Brooklyn Museum, issues a statement in support of the appointment of Dr.

Brooklyn NAACP, Ampry-Samuel to Hold Community Meeting in Wake of Shooting of Saheed Vassell

Saturday's meeting aims to provide space for the community to "channel their anger into building the infrastructure needed to combat the recurrence of these killings.

5 Brooklyn-Based Streetwear Brands Representing Brooklyn Authentically

These five streetwear brands definitely are BK All Day! Photo Credit: Planet Brooklyn Academy Originating in the early 80s, streetwear has become a fashion staple.
Community Health Profile: The Brownsville Health Center Resident Action Committee

Community Health Profile: The Brownsville Health Center Resident Action Committee

Lawrence "Law" Loadholdt Name: Law Loadholdt, 29, Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate Organization: The Brownsville Health Center Resident Action Committee, Co-Founder How and why did you become involved with resident action committee? I

Brooklynites, Get Your Blood Pressure Checked - For Free!

The health department is collaborating with pharmacies to offer free blood pressure checks at more than 1,200 locations citywide. Photo credit: www.healthline.com One in four adult New Yorkers — 1.
Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

The crawl offers a great overview of Flatbush's thriving Caribbean community, as well as samples of some of the very best Caribbean cuisine in the city Photo: Eventbrite/Caribbeing Food Crawl For over 100 years, Caribbean people have been settling in
Beyond Veganism - Bed-Stuy Health Activists Share Their Journey to Alkaline Wellness

Beyond Veganism - Bed-Stuy Health Activists Share Their Journey to Alkaline Wellness

With food made by nature, alkaline activists Kelly Keelo and Carl Foster of A Healthy Crush are helping people activate a healthy lifestyle through a non-acidic, organic diet.